Somers High School is a public high school in Lincolndale, New York.
Serving 910 students in grades 9-12, Somers Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 910 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 96% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somers Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Somers Senior High School's student population of 910 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
910 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Year Founded
1962
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Somers Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somers Senior High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#839 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
12%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
81%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tusker
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somers Senior High School's ranking?
Somers Senior High School is ranked #839 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Somers Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Somers Senior High School is 98%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Somers Senior High School?
910 students attend Somers Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Somers Senior High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somers Senior High School?
Somers Senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Somers Senior High School offer ?
Somers Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Somers Senior High School part of?
Somers Senior High School is part of Somers Central School District.
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